Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat Service





1. Disconnect cable from negative terminal of battery.

CAUTION (w/airbag): work must be started after approx. 30 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative terminal cable is disconnected form the battery.

2. Drain engine coolant.





3. Remove water inlet pipe.
a. Remove the bolt holding the water inlet pipe to the alternator belt adjusting bar.
b. Remove the water inlet pipe and O-ring.

4. Disconnect water temperature sensor connector.





5. Remove water inlet.
a. Remove the three nuts and water inlet from water pump.

6. Remove thermostat and gasket.

Reverse procedure to install.